Your guide to streaming with Foxtel Now

Foxtel Now is more than just Foxtel through the Internet. Here's what you need to know about this digital streaming service.

Foxtel may be the dominant force in pay TV in Australia, but the company saw the potential for Internet streaming entertainment way back in 2013. Formerly known as Foxtel Play, Foxtel Now is the pay TV of the digital age, offering subscriptions to more than 60 live television channels and over 1,000 video on demand titles.

Foxtel Now brought with it Chromecast support and HD streaming on selected devices and a brand-new user interface.

The service can be streamed through a variety of devices, including the Telstra TV streaming box, PCs and Macs through the Google Chrome browser, plus compatible iOS and Android phones and tablets.

Unlike the iQ3 box subscription, there are no-lock-in contracts, so you can cancel Foxtel Now at any time. That said, it's worth noting that you'll need to cancel before the end of the month to avoid being charged for the next month too.

It's important to note that Foxtel Now requires an Internet connection and a compatible device. Data charges may apply if you're streaming on a limited broadband or mobile plan. Consider upgrading your mobile plan by comparing data inclusions.

Compare Foxtel Now pricing and packages

Foxtel now has five starter packs to choose from including the required Pop and Lifestyle pack for $25 p/month. Each add-on pack incurs an additional monthly fee. With all packs added on, Foxtel Now can cost up to $104 p/month.

Below is a full comparison of Foxtel Now plans and packages.

Updated January 21st, 2019

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Product

Free trial?

4K/UHD?

Max. video quality

Simultaneous streams

Price

Foxtel Now - Pop and Lifestyle

2 weeks

No

SD

2

$25 p/month

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Foxtel Now - Drama Pack

2 weeks

No

SD

2

$35 p/month

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Foxtel Now - Sport Pack

2 weeks

No

SD

2

$54 p/month

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Foxtel Now - Movies Pack

2 weeks

No

SD

2

$45 p/month

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Foxtel Now - Kids and Docos Pack

2 weeks

No

SD

2

$45 p/month

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Foxtel Now - All Packs

2 weeks

No

SD

2

$104 p/month

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What kind of content does Foxtel Now offer?

Foxtel Now's various packages offer a huge number of pay TV channels (you can see exactly what channels each package offers here) but the most desirable content is without a doubt found in the service's Pop pack, where you'll find primo HBO TV shows like Westworld, Game of Thrones and Foxtel Originals like Picnic at Hanging Rock; and the Sports pack, which gives you access to Foxtel's suite of local and international sports coverage.

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What streaming quality does Foxtel Now offer?

Foxtel Now lets users stream Foxtel content in 720p High Definition for the first time. You’ll need a minimum speed of 3Mbps to enjoy standard definition streams and a minimum speed of 7Mbps for HD content, when available.

Not all channels are available in HD and roughly half of the VOD content is currently classed as HD.

It's also worth noting that HD is only available on PC/Mac via the Google Chrome browser, Telstra TV and Chromecast. Not all services and programs are available in HD and HD isn't available on mobile and tablet.

How fast does my broadband have to be to use Foxtel Now?

Foxtel Now is simply the streaming service, so you’ll still need to have an Internet connection to stream shows (minimum 3Mbps) and enough data on your broadband plan to cater for your streaming needs. But the good news is that since it's a streaming service and not pay TV, there's no installation required and anyone in Australia with an Internet connection and compatible device can access it.

Does Foxtel Now offer a free trial?

One of the key benefits of a streaming video service as opposed to a full pay TV service is that there are no installation costs, meaning you can trial a service for free to see if it works for you. Foxtel is currently offering Australian customers a free two-week trial of Foxtel Now.

To sign up, you will have to provide your credit card details, though you won't be charged during the trial period. Should you continue your service beyond two weeks, Foxtel will charge your account for a month's subscription of your nominated package.

If you choose to subscribe fully, then your card will be debited monthly according to your billing cycle. You can cancel your subscription at any time, but be aware that you'll need to cancel it before your billing cycle ends or you'll be charged for the following month.

How does Foxtel Now compare?

So how does Foxtel's streaming offering stack up against other SVOD players like Netflix, Stan and Prime Video? Compare using our table below.

The Pop pack includes premium HBO drama like Westworld and Game of Thrones and Foxtel Originals like Picnic at Hanging Rock. Lifestyle includes popular TV shows like Gogglebox Australian and Selling Houses Australia.

No lock-in contract. *Min cost $125 on direct debit for 1 mth incl. install fee. *Min cost based on Platinum HD with an iQ4 & includes $100 install fee. Not available to all homes. Offer ends 13.10.18.

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Foxtel is an internet streaming service and does not have free to air channels. You would need to subscribe to a package when you visit the Foxtel website so start the service. Please see the steps below:

I had Foxtel now about a year ago it was set up by my mobile company cas I’m technologically challenged. It is still on my iPad but I need to know if it can be reactivated cas all details the same bar email

Sorry to hear that you can’t replay a show on Foxtel. We don’t have any knowledge why this is happening to your Foxtel Now. It would be a good idea to contact Foxtel now and inform them of the error you’re getting.

Sorry I couldn’t be of service to you at this time. Feel free to message us should you have further questions.

If you are currently subscribed to Foxtel, you may need to add the sports package on top of the base content for you to be able to get Fox Sports who is currently airing WNBL games for an additional $39.00. You also get these channels included in this package.

Hey
I am thinking of moving At the moment I don’t have Foxtel, and the unit I am moving to is in a Retirement village with no Internet connection. Would it be possible to receive the Internet through Foxtel? I would be lost without my Internet and I desperately want to move to the new property I am not very tech savvy Would you be able to help please Thank you Gwynn Sheather

Thanks for your message and for visiting finder – the leading comparison website & general information service built to give you advice in your buying decision needs. How are you doing today?

First thing you need to do is check if the location you’re moving to is NBN ready. To check this, you can go to this page. NBN plans.
Once you’re there, enter your address and it will automatically give you the internet providers in location. All you need to do is call them and apply for the service :)

Hope this helps! Feel free to message us anytime should you have further questions.

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